Code of Conduct
The following are examples of appropriate behaviors of school age
children:
Following directions
Working out conflicts with peers, or bringing the conflict to a staff
person
Respecting staff and other children
Using acceptable language
Staying in a designated area
Example of reinforcements for appropriate behaviors:
Verbal praise or encouragement
Additional privileges; such as leading an activity
The following are examples of unacceptable behaviors of school age
children:
The intent of harm (physical or emotional) to any child or adult (i.e.,
hitting, scratching, kicking, fighting, teasing, name calling, bullying)
Continually disregarding the instructions of staff
Threatening other children or adults
Leaving adult supervision
Using abusive or inappropriate language
Throwing objects
Example of consequences for unacceptable behaviors:
Remind child of behavior expectations and rules
Talk to the child about unacceptable behavior
Redirection from the area where the problem took place
Parent contact/conference
Separation from the group and go over this document
Suspension from Kidsville for 1-3 days
Expulsion – permanent dismissal from the program
These consequences may or may not be used in the order that they
appear. Management will determine the order.
Return bottom portion with enrollment form
Please share information on the back of lower portion regarding
reinforcement and consequences that are or are not effective with your child.
I have read and discussed the Kidsville Inc. Code of Conduct and Discipline and
Guidance Policy with my child. Both of us understand and agree to observe the code.
Parent’s Signature: Date:
Child’s Signature: Date:
Discipline and Guidance Policy
Kidsville staff will ensure that discipline and guidance is consistent
for all children. Staff will follow the guidelines listed below:
Discipline must be:
1. Appropriate to the child’s level or understanding
2. Directed toward teaching the child acceptable behavior and self-
control
Positive methods of discipline and guidance will be used that
encourage self-control and self-direction, which include at least the
following:
1. Using praise and encouragement of good behavior instead of
focusing only upon unacceptable behavior
2. Reminding a child of behavior expectations daily by using clear,
positive statements
3. Redirecting behavior using positive statements
4. Using brief supervised separation from the group when
appropriate for the child’s age and development
No harsh, cruel, or unusual treatment will be used for any child. The
following types of discipline and guidance are prohibited:
1. Corporal punishment or threats of corporal punishment
2. Punishment associated with food
3. Pinching, shaking or biting a child
4. Hitting a child with a hand or instrument
5. Putting anything in or on a child’s mouth
6. Humiliating, ridiculing, rejecting or yelling at a child
7. Subjecting a child to harsh, abusive or profane language
8. Placing a child in a locked or dark room, bathroom or closet with
the door closed
9. Requiring a child to remain silent or inactive for inappropriately
long periods of time for the child’s age